SHORT ANSWER:
High-profile cases of assembly dismissals have led to clearer guidelines on the powers of governors in India.
DETAILS:
- The Supreme Court has intervened in cases of arbitrary dismissal, emphasizing the need for constitutional propriety.
- The 91st Constitutional Amendment Act, 2003, aimed to prevent the misuse of power by governors in the context of state assemblies.
- The Sarkaria Commission recommended that governors act on the advice of the council of ministers.
PUNISHMENT / IMPLICATIONS (if applicable):
- Governors may face judicial review for unconstitutional actions, leading to reinstatement of assemblies.
SOURCE:
- Constitution of India, Sarkaria Commission Report.
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